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RARE Antique Novelty Solid Sterling Silver Sentry Menu Holders. Sampson Mordan.
RARE Antique Novelty Solid Sterling Silver Sentry Menu Holders. Sampson Mordan.
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A very rare set of 4 silver menu holders, dating to Chester 1907.
Made by silversmith Sampson Mordan, in the form of sentry boxes. Each sentry box features a card insert with a hand painted guard. The guards featured are as follows:
Royal Horse Artillery
Gordon Highlander
Royal Horse Guard
Irish Guard
Fully hallmarked for Sampson Mordan, Chester 1907. Also bearing retailers name and address: Edwards & Sons 161 Regent Street London W. Each also stamped with registration mark: Rd 512060. The menu holders contained in the original custom box with retailers mark. A very rare set, possibly unique, from a renowned silversmith.
Condition
In good antique condition with expected wear. The silver with expected surface wear. Paintings with some discolouration and crazing. A couple of small chips to inside of glass panels. Box with some dark staining and general wear. Silver hallmarks are all clear and legible.
Dimensions
Height of Each: approx. 5.9 cm
Width of Each: approx 3.2 cm
Combined Weight: approx. 150g
Dimensions of box: approx. 18cm cm 7 cm x 8 cm
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